I refer to the Malaysiakini report Teen shooting: Witness to give statement today .

The shooting incident by the police which claimed the life of an innocent 14-year-old schoolboy in Shah Alam is most regrettable.

MCA takes a serious view of the case where gunshots were fired openly at an unarmed person, more so in this case which involved a boy in his teens.

It makes me wonder what threat the policemen were confronted with when they opened fire.

Were proper procedures followed when they discharge their firearms? Were the police confronted with any life or death situation?

Even if the boy had refused to stop his car, the shots fired by the police were uncalled for and unnecessary.

The people need to have those answers and the outcome of the investigations should be made public.

No stone should be left unturned and those found to have abused their powers should be brought to book immediately.

The investigations should be wrapped up quickly by the special committee entrusted to oversee investigations into the case so that justice can be served swiftly.

There should not be any attempt to cover up. Protect men who are worthy and expose and weed out those who abuse their power from the force.

The police force needs to redeem its image so that the people can look up to the force with dignity, respect and trust again.

The writer is the President of MCA.